AI-powered scams are targeting vulnerable individuals in Japan, with scammers posing as fortunetellers to charge victims up to ¥500,000 for fake exorcisms. This trend exploits a post-pandemic increase in loneliness and social anxiety, contributing to a ¥1 trillion fortunetelling market. Malicious actors are leveraging Artificial Intelligence to defraud individuals within this booming industry. AI
IMPACT AI is being used to exploit vulnerable populations through fraudulent services, highlighting a growing concern for ethical AI deployment.
RANK_REASON The article discusses a scam that uses AI, but it is not a core AI development or industry event, fitting the 'meme' category for sensationalized or low-substance news.
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